Heavy police presence on King Street East in North Bay following disturbance

North Bay police investigate 'disturbance' Police in North Bay are investigating following an incident on King Street, but haven’t released details about what happened.

Three houses on King Street East across from a French Catholic elementary school have been cordoned off Tuesday morning following a disturbance.

Evidence markers on the sidewalk of King Street Ea Evidence markers on the sidewalk of King Street East in North Bay following a disturbance Tuesday morning. Feb. 20/24

North Bay Police Service said officers responded to a call between Ferguson and Wyld streets at 7:49 a.m.

"While a police presence remains on the scene, this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public," Const. Merv Shantz told CTV News in an email.

"The OPP was also on scene in order to assist with the investigation."

A neighbour CTV News spoke to -- who did not want to be named -- said they saw a the police forensics van and officers flew a drone in the air near the scene.

She said she didn't hear anything out of the ordinary this morning before police arrived.

"Still have no idea what exactly happened, but it's a sickening feeling knowing that someone was hurt so close to home," she said.

Police have not confirmed if anyone was injured in the incident.

Members of the local emergency response unit were observed at the scene before 11 a.m.

An investigation is continuing and CTVNewsNorthernOntario.ca will update the article as more information becomes available.

Heavy police presence in North Bay on King St. E Heavy police presence in North Bay on King Street East on Tuesady morning following a disturbance. Feb. 20/24 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)

Police have cordoned off several homes on King St. North Bay police have cordoned off several homes on King Street East. Feb. 20/24 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)

North Bay police officer at scene of disturbance o North Bay police officer at scene of disturbance on King Street East. Feb. 20/24 (Eric Taschner/CTV Northern Ontario)

Police drone in the air at King Street East Police drone in the air at King Street East crime scene after a disturbance Tuesday morning. Feb. 20/24

Evidence markers on snowy sidewalk on King St. E Evidence markers on the sidewalk of King Street East in North Bay following a disturbance Tuesday morning. Feb. 20/24

Police evidence markers on King Street East sidewa Evidence markers on the sidewalk of King Street East in North Bay following a disturbance Tuesday morning. Feb. 20/24